Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00
Bits and Pieces - CRANKIES! Sp👀ky Season
Create a moving story board and tell your scariest tale!
Dec
13
to Dec 20
MDFPA - Visit with SANTA
We’ll have a collection box available for toy donations and one for non-perishables💖
Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00
Bits and Pieces - Pirate Puppet Pizza Party 🍕
Once again we host this workshop, which always has a great turnout.
Gather up your scallywags and hoist the anchor…Savvy!
Climb aboard and set sail with us. DETAILS 👈
Sep
13
11:00 AM11:00
MDFPA - AHOY MATEYS!!
Swab the deck, set the mizzen sail, and hoist the anchor… we set sail for Jason’s Deli
Don’t be a scurvy seadog…. Join the fun!
DETAILS 👈
Jul
26
11:43 AM11:43
MDFPA - LUCKY 7 BBQ FEST
Our 7th year hosting the Friends and Family BBQ Fest
It’s our way of saying “THANKS” for all of your support.
Marc and Alice “The Gooney Bird”
Jul
16
7:00 PM19:00
MDFPA - JUSTICE PARK DISTRICT
There’s magic afoot at JPD!
Kevin Kelly
brings the fun to the Justice Park District day campers. They’re in for a treat!
May
31
to Jun 1
MDFPA - DARRIN RACE Direct from ✨Las Vegas✨
MDFPA is proud to present the magical talents oF
DARRIN RACE
2 SHOWS ONLY
May
31
7:30 AM07:30
May
13
6:30 PM18:30
Bits and Pieces - 'SPRING FLING' Paint and Sip
Join us for a fun evening!
🔥ASH Gastropub
DETAILS
Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00
Bits and Pieces - ENCHANTED WOODLANDS
A make and take puppet craft in honor of
EARTH DAY
Apr
1
to Apr 21
MDFPA - POPPIN' for PUPPET CIRCUS 🎪
Another opportunity to get some great popcorn and help our cause at the same time 👍
Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00
MDFPA - ST. PAT'S CELEBRATION
We hope to raise a glass and wish you the luck of the Irish at the
MDFPA St. Pat’s Celebration
Feb
10
4:30 PM16:30
Bits and Pieces - Burbank Park District
We will be alternating between puppets and magic at Burbank Park District
Check the link for more details
Puppets and Magic
Jan
7
4:00 AM04:00
Bits and Pieces - Justice Park District
Learn Magic at the Justice Park District with the Bits and Pieces workshop crew
Sign up for 1 or all 4 classes
Dec
26
11:30 AM11:30
Bits and Pieces - Magic at Justice Park District
We’ll kick the new year off with lessons in magic at
Justice Park District
Join the fun and learn the mystical secrets of magic and showmanship!
Dec
23
1:00 PM13:00
Bits and Pieces - Justice Park District Magic Class
Beginning January 7th for 4 weeks, we will host 1 hour magic lessons for the area.
Check the BLOG for details on registration.
✨ MAGIC CLASS ✨
Dec
23
1:00 PM13:00
HAPPY NEW YEAR - BIG QUIZ is due 🤩
Happy New Year!
A new year with new surprise and challenges. We’re ready to get busy!
PENCILS DOWN!
It’s time to turn in your quiz and await the results. Once all quizzes are in we will determine the winner.
Dec
21
12:00 PM12:00
MDFPA - Visit with SANTA
Stop by for a visit and share your secret wish with the BIG Guy!
The Jolly Ol’ Elf plans on stopping by to check on all of the good girls and boys!
Dec
17
6:30 PM18:30
MDFPA - Christmas PAINT & SIP
Join us on December 17th for a fun evening of creativity and socializing.
Dec
14
12:00 PM12:00
MDFPA - Visit with SANTA
A Visit with Santa
The Jolly Ol’ Elf plans on stopping by to check on all of the good girls and boys!
Holiday games, activities and goodies! Don’t miss it!
Dec
2
to Dec 4
Bits and Pieces - Chicago MAGIC History
Bill Weimer will present a book talk at 2 different locations on separate days.
Bill Weimer at Chicago Magic Lounge
Nov
18
6:30 PM18:30
BITS and PIECES - Chicago MAGIC History
We’re hosting Bill Weimer at his book talk covering his life in the magic bars and clubs of Chicago.
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00
MDFPA - FREAKSHOW and TELL
Join us for a meet and greet
Schlader Recreation Center
2700 9th St Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
on Novebember 16th
7pm
Thom Britton
The Madman of Mad Science!
Nov
9
11:00 AM11:00
MDFPA - TREASURE ISLAND FASHION SHOW
Join us for a meet and greet
Idlewild Country Club
19201 Dixie Hwy
Flossmoor, IL
Click for details
Oct
29
3:15 PM15:15
BITS and PIECES Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos
We partnered with Our Lady of the Snows Elementary school to offer an after school project on October 29th featuring a puppet - style Sugar Skull.
In honor of Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a traditional day of remembrance for dearly departed loved ones, those in attendance fashioned a 3 dimensional paper calavera.
The craft project was conducted by MDFPA with the assistance of the Our Lady of the Snows art teacher Elizabeth Real.
Oct
12
11:00 AM11:00
BITS and PIECES - Juggling Workshop
All of life is juggling…. so learn how to do it correctly!
JuGgLiNg WORKSHOP
Andy Head will show you all of the tips and tricks to get your start in learning this fascinating and truly hands-on skill.
It’s WaCkY !!
Oct
9
8:00 AM08:00
Our Lady of the Snows at Opera In Focus
This is going to be FUN!
OLS and a Day at the Opera - Opera In Focus!
A very unique puppetry experience!
Students and staff from Our Lady of the Snows will be treated to a field trip!
A tremendous amount of thanks goes to a number of patrons and supporters who, in part, brought this adventure together.
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00
BITS and PIECES - Burbank Park District Fall Program
Registration required through the park district website.
Starts on October 7th for 6 weeks. Pick and choose or attend all 6 sessions.
Check park district calendar for availability.
Sep
29
12:00 PM12:00
MDFPA - Music at Advocate Christ Medical Center
We’re treating the hospital visitors, patients and staff to some classical selections presented by the Gaspero Family from 12 - 1pm
Stop by if you’re in the area 💖
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00
BITS and PIECES - PIRATES and PIZZA ???
Pirate Puppet Pizza Party
In honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day
A fun-filled workshop for landlubbers and salty swabs too!
LEARN MORE
Sep
19
4:00 PM16:00
BITS and PIECES - PIRATES and PIZZA ???
In honor of TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
A fun-filled workshop for landlubbers and salty swabs too!
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
Bits and Pieces - Comedy Workshop
HE’S BAAAAAACK!
If you missed the last Comedy Workshop presented by Rich Purpura, then you’re in luck!
Set sail with us!
Batten down the hatches…
Rich will share his tips & tricks, vast comedic knowledge and some crazy stories as we climb aboard this wacky workshop.
Clearing Library - September 18th
6 - 7pm
Register here: CRUISE SHIP
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